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The following press statement was issued by the Detroit Branch NAACP President Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony.

DETROIT (August 7, 2018) – The Detroit Branch NAACP has received several complaints regarding power shortages at various polling locations. This has resulted in machines being unable to function properly and individuals not being able to cast their ballots. Polling locations identified in Detroit are McKenzie Middle School, Zion Chapel, Woodbridge Elementary, Gompers Elementary, and Lasky Recreation Center. We have also received reports from the city of Dearborn regarding Nowlin Elementary and Howard Elementary schools.

This is unacceptable and must not create further apathy among the citizens in their effort to exercise their voting rights. This situation further demonstrates the need not only for updated machinery and technology, but to maintain as an alternative updated and available paper ballots. The assurance of a paper ballot in circumstances like this can help re-affirm to the voter that their vote will be counted. When one considers the challenge in getting people to the polls, there must not be any obstacle, stumbling block, or barrier that will prevent their access to the ballot.

Please join us on Saturday, January 27, from 1-5 p.m., as we partner with the National Commission for Voter Justice, for an important listening session on voting in Michigan. We want to hear from you! Come and share your experiences.

The Allies, Issues, and Action meeting held on Tuesday, September 17th, was empowering, inspiring, and politically intriguing. As the Detroit Branch NAACP continues the important work of voter education, voter registration, and voter mobilization, it was vital to have a well-informed speaker who has had the responsibility of paying attention to not only the upcoming election, but also to the politics behind it!

Our guest Speaker was Bankole Thompson, Editor and Chief of the Michigan Chronicle. Mr. Thompson opened the conversation discussing the 2013 Mayoral Elections in Detroit. He spoke about both mayoral campaigns and the election process. Well versed on politics in Michigan, Mr. Thompson also spoke in detail about the upcoming 2014 elections. Mr. Thompson expressed his discomfort for both the Democratic and Republican parties. He spoke about the lack of inclusion on process of choosing candidates on the Democratic side. On the Republican side, Mr. Thompson expressed his discomfort with the lack of recruitment and inclusion of the African American community. Mr. Thompson’s speech was extremely informative and enlightening.

As we get ready for our next Allies, Issues, and Action meeting on Tuesday, September 24th at 10 am, we look forward to meeting new allies, having a great discussion and committing to the call to action! Join us next week as we continue the great work to educate, register, and mobilize voters for election!